TYM-VS2 - Tymetal...gear reducers used in gate operators have either a solid plug, or a sealed vent plug, installed at the factory. For operators with a solid plug, replace the solid

TYM-VS2Slide Gate Operator

Installation & Owner’s Manual

Tymetal Corp.Greenwich, NY • Pearland, TX

Phone (800) 328-GATE

Fax (518)692-9404

Email [email protected]

www.tymetal.com

JDE Item # 41274 Revision 0, 072012Document PN 620-101409 REV X12 09/01/2016

TYM-VS2 Slide Gate Operator Installation Guide Revision 0, 072012

Table of ContentsPre-installation Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Before You Begin... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Always Check the Gate’s Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Approved Obstruction Detection Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Safety Information and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Regulatory Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2AC Power Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2DC Control and Accessory Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Mounting Pad Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Gate Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Operator Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Vent Plug Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Gate Bracket and Chain Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Chain Supports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Operator Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Controller Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Manual Disconnect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5AC Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Earth Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Open and Close Limit Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Limit Nuts Rough Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Limit Nuts Fine Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Setting Speeds using LSO-2 & LSC-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Torque Limiter Adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Controller Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Indicator Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Terminal Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Operator Accessory Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Basic Controller Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Programming Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Entering Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Exiting Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Programming Keystrokes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Left or Right Hand Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Dual Gate Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Auto Close Timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Maximum Open Direction Current Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Maximum Close Direction Current Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Advanced Controller Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Entering Advanced Programming Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Maximum Run Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Single Button Input Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Stagger Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Stagger Delay Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Auxiliary Relay Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Reverse Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Brake Delay Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Constant Pressure Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Shadow Loop Open Prevention . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Reset Cycle Count . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Maintenance Alert Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Mid-travel Stop Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Anti-tailgate Enable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Radio Enable. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Antenna Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Radio Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Radio Transmitter Delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Motor Type Selection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Reset Controller to Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

APeX v1.4 Gate Controller Quick Programming Guide . . . . . . . . . . .18

Loop Layout Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Safety Edge Layout Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Photoeye Installation Illustration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Picket Gate Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Dual Gate Installations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Optional In-Cabinet Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Gate Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Open Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Close Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Stop Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Reset Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Single Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Fire Department Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Open Input. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Open Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Close Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Reverse Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Open Loop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25Reverse Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Shadow/Reset Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Operation Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Power-up Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Idle Condition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Last Gate Position/Condition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Pre-start Delay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Reverse Delay. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25Run Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Error Indications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Entrapment or Obstruction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26COMM LINK Connection Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26MGT Obstacle Transmitter Trouble . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Maximum Run Time Exceeded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Contacting Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Operator fails to start. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Motor operates, but gate does not move. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Motor sounds like it is working harder than normal . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Limit switch getting out of time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Gate stopping part way open or closed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Gate staying open with automatic system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27How to Order Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Model TYM-VS2 Exploded View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Controller Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Preventative Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31Lubrication. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .316-Month Preventative Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Variable Speed Drive Programming. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Programming the Hitachi Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Gate Operator Installation Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

TYM-VS2 Slide Gate Operator Installation Guide - 1 - Revision 0, 072012- 1 -

Before You Begin...

Before unpacking, inspect the carton for exterior damage.

claim. Inspect your package carefully. You can check your

accessory box parts with the enclosed packing slip for your

convenience. Claims for shortages will be honored for only

30 days from the date of shipment.

If you have any questions about the requirements for proper

installation of this gate operator contact technical support at

800-328-4283.

Always Check the Gate’s Action

It’s very important before installing the gate operator

to make sure the gate slide is free and level throughout

the entire opening distance. If the gate does not seem to

operate properly, it may affect the operator performance

or greatly shorten the life of the unit.

All gate operators can be divided into one of four different

this gate operator only when the operator is appropriate for

• Class I Residential Vehicular Gate Operator

A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a home or for one

to four single family dwellings with a common garage or parking

area associated with these dwellings.

• Class II Commercial / General Access Vehicular Gate Operator

A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a commercial

or more single family units, hotel, retail store or other building

servicing the general public.

• Class III Industrial / Limited Access Vehicular Gate Operator

A vehicular gate operator intended for use in an industrial

location or building such as a factory or loading dock area or

other location not intended to service the general public.

• Class IV Restricted Access Vehicular Gate Operator

A vehicular gate operator intended for use in a guarded industrial

location or building such as an airport security area or other

restricted access locations not servicing the general public,

in which unauthorized access is prevented via supervision by

security personnel.

Approved Obstruction Detection Devices

The following contact or non-contact obstruction detection

devices have been approved for use with this slide gate

operator as part of a UL325 compliant installation:

• Contact Edges

Miller Edge Models MGO20, MGR20, MGS20, ME120

• Photoeyes

MMTC Model IR-55 (165’ range - P/N 2520-441)

MMTC Model E3K (28’ range - P/N 2520-031)

Regulatory Warnings

Read the following before beginning to install this slide gate

operator:

THE FOLLOWING FORMATS ARE USED FOR SAFETY

NOTES IN THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNINGThis type of warning note is used to indicate possible

mechanical hazards that may cause serious injuries or

death.

CAUTIONThis type of warning note is used to indicate the possibility

of damage to the gate or gate operator.

WARNINGThis type of warning note is used to indicate possible

electrical shock hazards that may cause serious injuries or

death.

WARNING

1. READAND FOLLOWALLINSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.2. Read the yellow “Safety Instructions” brochure enclosed

with the packet of information. If any pages are missing orare unreadable, or you do not have the safety instructions,please call Tymetal at 1-800-328-4283 to request additionalcopies.

3. ALL ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWERSUPPLY MUST BE MADE BY A LICENSED ELECTRICIANAND MUST OBSERVE ALL NATIONAL AND LOCALELECTRICAL CODES.

4. A separate power-disconnect switch should be located nearthe operator so that primary power can be turned off whennecessary.

5. Install the enclosed warning signs on both sides of the gate.A minimum of two (2) WARNING SIGNS shall be installed,one on each side of the gate where easily visible.

6. Never reach between, through or around the fence tooperate the gate.

7. Never connect a button station within reach of the gate or onthe side of the gate operator.

8. Do not adjust the operator controller’s current sensingfeature too high. It should be adjusted high enough to keepthe gate from falsely triggering the sensing, but no higherthan necessary for the gate to operate. DO NOT DEFEATTHE PURPOSE OF THIS FUNCTION!

9. You must install all required safety equipment.10. UL325 Compliance requires the use of contact edges or

photoelectric controls on all automatic or remotely-controlledgate operators.

11. The operator is intended for installation only on gates usedfor vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with a separateaccess opening. The pedestrian access opening shall bedesigned to promote pedestrian usage. Locate the gate suchthat persons will not come into contact with the vehiculargate during the entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

TYM-VS2 Slide Gate Operator Installation Guide - 2 - Revision 0, 072012-

Refer to the following steps for details on power and

accessory wiring for the operator.

AC Power Wiring

DO NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM

DISTANCE.

The green

ground wire must be properly connected.

7. LOCAL EARTH GROUND REQUIRED

DC Control and Accessory Wiring

Note:

The shield wire should be connected in both the

operators.

WARNINGALLACELECTRICALCONNECTIONSTO THEPOWER

SOURCE AND THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BYA

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL

NATIONALAND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES.

MODEL TYM-VS2 SINGLE PHASE POWER WIRING

VOLTS, HP &

AMPERAGE

MAXIMUM DISTANCE

(FEET)WIRE

GAUGESINGLE DUAL

MODEL TYM-VS2 THREE PHASE POWER WIRING

VOLTS, HP &

AMPERAGE

MAXIMUM DISTANCE

(FEET)WIRE

GAUGESINGLE DUAL

Figure 1. Earth Ground

TYM-VS2 Slide Gate Operator Installation Guide - 3 - Revision 0, 072012

The gate operator mounts to posts secured in concrete

footings. The posts support the operator and prevent it from

moving during operation, as shown in Figure 2.

Gate Preparation

Before installing, make sure the gate rolls or slides freely,

and that all exposed rollers are properly covered. The gate

must be covered with fabric with openings no larger than

2-1/4” in size, to a minimum height of 72” above ground

level. On picket-style gates, if pickets are spaced less than

2-1/4” apart, mesh is optional.

Use two 4” OD galvanized posts and secure with concrete

footings as shown, length to be determined by local codes,

frost line depth and soil conditions.

Attach the operator with the hardware provided.

To assemble the drive chain and chain support brackets,

refer to Pages 4 and 5. Make sure that the chain sag does

not exceed recommended dimensions and that the chain

does not come into contact with the moving parts of the gate

or ground.

WARNINGThe operator is intended for installation only on gates

used for vehicles. Pedestrians must be supplied with

a separate access opening. The pedestrian access

opening shall be designed to promote pedestrian

usage. Locate the gate such that persons will not

come into contact with the vehicular gate during the

entire path of travel of the vehicular gate.

WARNINGThe gate must be installed in a location so that enough

clearance is supplied between the gate and adjacent

structures when opening and closing to reduce the

risk of entrapment.

Vent Plug Installation

In order to keep gear oil from spilling out during shipping,

gear reducers used in gate operators have either a solid

plug, or a sealed vent plug, installed at the factory.

For operators with a solid plug, replace the solid plug with

the vent plug provided (see Figure 3).

With the vent plug installed, remove the vent plug’s breather

pin to allow the gear box to vent (see Figure 3)

Figure 3. Vent Plug Installation

Figure 2. Operator Elevations and Dimensions


Figure 4a. Chain Path

Figure 4. Chain to Bracket Assembly

Figure 5. Standard

Figure 5a. Ornamental

Figure 3. Mounting Gate Bracket to Gate

5/16”-18 HEX LOCK NUT JDE# 3580

5/16”-18 x 3” HEX BOLTJDE# 3618

GATE FRAME

CHAIN MOUNTING BRACKETJDE# 3439

5/16” FLAT WASHERJDE# 3582

DRILL 11/32” THROUGHBOTH SIDES, 2 PLACES

NOTE: The item numbers shown in these illustrations

are for reference only. For the actual part numbers, refer

to the parts lists in the rear of this manual.

Your gate should be hung level and move freely by hand in

both directions before attaching the operator drive chain.

Slide the gate to the fully open position. Line up the slot

in the chain mounting bracket with the bottom of the idler

wheel on the operator. Mark the leading edge of the gate

frame using the chain mounting bracket as a template. Drill

Slide the gate to the fully closed position and mount the

other chain mounting bracket to the rear edge of the gate

frame in the same way.

Attach the chain to both chain mounting brackets as shown

5a. Brackets should support the chain but must not hit the

between the chain supports, as shown in Figure 6.


Figure 6. Operator Placement

Controller Access

The Controller is protected by a plastic dust cover. To

remove the dust cover, loosen the cover’s wing-screw and

lift the cover off (see Figure 7).

AC Power Connection

All Tymetal gate operators are supplied with a power

disconnect switch to turn on and off the power available

incoming power should be brought into the operator and

connected to the labeled pigtails from the disconnect box.

A wiring connections print can also be found on the label

inside the cover of the operator. See Figure 8.

Proper thermal protection is supplied with the operator. The

motor contains a thermal overload protector to guard from

overheating the motor due to overload or high-frequency

Figure 7. Controller Access

operation. This overload protector will reset automatically

after the motor cools down.

Earth Ground

Install a ground rod and connect it to the operator’s frame

in every gate operator installation. A good earth ground

is necessary to allow the Controller’s built-in surge and

lightning protection circuitry to work effectively. The physical

bolting of the operator to the mounting posts is not

for a good earth ground. See Figure 1.

NOTE:

Figure 8. Power Disconnect Box Wiring


Open and Close Limit Adjustment

The limit nuts are NOT PRESET at the factory and must beadjusted for the gate in each installation. The limit switchesare activated by two threaded nylon rotary limit nuts whichare attached to a threaded limit shaft driven by a chainand sprockets from the main drive shaft. REMOVE THECARDBOARD FILLER BEFORE ADJUSTING THE LIMITNUTS.

The Controller is factory setup for right-hand installations.The OPEN limit switches are the ones closer to the frontof the operator. In left-hand installations, the CLOSE limitswitches are the ones closer to the front of the operator (seeFigures 10 & 11).

Limit Nuts Rough Adjustment

Before running the operator, set the limit nuts as follows:

OFF

OPENOPEN

CLOSECLOSE

CAUTIONIf the operator is installed in a left-hand installation.

Set the Controller to left-hand operation BEFORE

cams. Failure to do so will result in over-shooting the

limit switches, and may cause damage to the operator

and/or gate. Refer to programming on Page 12.

Manual Disconnect

The manual disconnect shifter lever and the locking lever is

illustrated in Figure 9. They can be found at the center and

to the left inside the operator cabinet. (The handle of each

To disconnect the unit for manual operation, grasp the

handle of the spring-loaded shifter lever and pull it directly

toward you until the spring-loaded locking lever snaps into

place behind it. This action disengages the pinned shifter

block from the drive mechanism and holds the block in the

disengaged position.

To re-engage the operator, move the locking lever to the

right, releasing the spring-loaded shifter lever to snap back

into the engaged position.

Manual Hand Crank

TYM-VS2 is equipped with a manual hand crank to operate

the gate as an emergency means when no utility power is

present.

1. Turn off Power

2. Put operator in manual mode using the disconnect shiftlever.

3. Remove hand crank from safety switch/holder assemblylocated in the upper right corner of the operator cabinetand unfold handle. See Figure 9a.

4. Place hand crank over hex clutch disc.

5. Turn the handle in the desired direction for gatemovement.

6. Reverse these steps to return operator to normaloperation.

NOTE: Removal of the crank handle from the safetyswitch holder will disable the gate operator. The crankhandle must be properly placed in the safety switchholder to allow gate operator function.

Figure 9. Manual Disconnect Lever

WARNINGALLAC ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO THE POWER

SOURCE AND THE OPERATOR MUST BE MADE BY A

LICENSED ELECTRICIAN AND MUST OBSERVE ALL

NATIONAL AND LOCAL ELECTRICAL CODES

Figure 9a. Manual Hand Crank


Limit Nuts Fine Adjustment

ON

OPEN

CLOSE

Setting Speeds using LSO-2 & LSC-2Limit switches LSO-2 and LSC-2 control when the operatoraccelerates to maximum speed and decelerates tominimum speed. It is recommended that LSO-2 and LSC-2

hitting LSO-1 or LSC-1 as these will apply the brake uponactivation.

Adjust LSO-2 and LSC-2 by slightly loosening the twoscrews which hold them in place and sliding toward or awayfrom the center of the limit box. Care must be taken not toadjust too close to the center as the limit nut may travel past

the switch and start accelerating at the end of the cycle.

Torque Limiter Adjustment

Before adjusting the torque limiter, make sure the gate is

in good working condition. With the gate operator in the

disconnected position, one person should be able to move

the gate by hand. Be certain the gate moves freely and

without binding throughout its travel.

Torque limiters are SET LIGHT AT THE FACTORY. They

must be adjusted during installation, preferably after limit

cams have been manually set. With the gate operator

engaged to the gate, adjust the torque limiter tight enough

to keep it from slipping during normal operation. The

inherent entrapment protection (current sensing) feature

must activate prior to any slipping of the torque limiter.

NOTE:

To adjust the torque limiter in a Model TYM-VS2:

TURN THE OPERATOR POWER DISCONNECT

SWITCHOFFBEFOREMAKINGANYADJUSTMENTS

Figure 12. Setting the Limits

Figure 10. Limit Box Assembly (Right-hand Installation)

Figure 11. Limit Box Assembly (Left-hand Installation)

Figure 13. Torque Limiter Adjustment


Figure 14. Controller Features


INDICATOR DEFINITION INDICATION WHEN LIT

DURING NORMAL OPERATION

INDICATION WHEN LIT

DURING PROGRAMMINGOPERATION PROGRAMMING


TERMINAL GROUP FUNCTION

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Figure 15. Operator Accessory Connections


Programming Overview

Entering Programming Mode

UP DOWN

PROGRAM

Exiting Programming Mode

UP DOWN

Programming Keystrokes

(Typical Programming Method)

UP DOWN

ENTER

When an option is displayed, the decimal

points are lit.

ENTER

UP DOWN

ENTER

ENTER UP

DOWN

Left or Right Hand Operation

Dual Gate Enable

COMM LINK

NOTE:

Auto Close Timer


Run Alarm and Pre-start Alarm

• Run Alarm Off and Pre-start Alarm Off

• Run Alarm On and Pre-start Alarm Off

• Run Alarm On and Pre-start Alarm On for 1-9

Seconds

Maximum Open Direction Current Setting

while this function

is being displayed, OPEN

Maximum Close Direction Current Setting

while this function

is being displayed, CLOSE


Entering Advanced Programming Mode

After exiting programming, theAdvanced Programming

functions will be available on the programming display

during the next programming session unless the

operator has run 50 ormore cycles.After that,Advanced

Programming must be enabled again.

Maximum Run Time

Single Button Input Setup

SINGLE

SINGLE

Stagger Mode

This function is used in dual gate installations only.

COMM LINK

NOTE:

Stagger Delay Time

This function is used in dual gate installations only.

NOTE:


Auxiliary Relay Mode

• Maglock:

• Ticket Dispenser:

• Strobe:

• Alarm:

Reverse Delay Time

Brake Delay Time

Constant Pressure Mode

OPEN CLOSE

OPEN CLOSE

NOTE:

Shadow Loop Open Prevention


Reset Cycle Count

ENTER

Maintenance Alert Trigger

MAINTALERT

Mid-travel Stop Position

still fully open

OPEN

NOTE:

Anti-tailgate Enable

Radio Enable

Antenna Installation

ANTENNA


Radio Transmitter Learn

NOTE:

Radio Transmitter Delete

NOTE:

MGT Obstacle Transmitter Learn

NOTE:

MGT Obstacle Transmitter Delete

NOTE:

Motor Type Selection

Reset Controller to Factory Defaults

ALL PROGRAMMED

DATA WILL BE LOST








COMMLINK

COMM LINK

NOTE:

• Dual Gate Enable

• Stagger Mode

• Stagger Delay Time

The operator can be ordered with an optional cold weather

package that includes an in-cabinet heater to keep the drive

train and electronics warm in cold environments.

In-cabinet heaters can also be ordered separately and

should be wired to the operator as shown in Figure 17.

Contact Technical Support for heater wiring information for

Figure 16. COMM LINK Wiring

Figure 17. In-cabinet Heater Wiring


Open ButtonOpens the gate. If the Controller is programmed to stopopening the gate at mid-travel, a constant press of theOPENbutton will override the Mid-travel Stop and completely openthe gate. If the Auto Close Timer is set, it will be suspended

until the OPEN button is released.

Close ButtonCloses the gate if the gate is open. Also closes the gate if

the gate is in the process of opening.

Stop ButtonStops the gate from opening or closing at any time. CancelsFire Dept. Hold Open command (requires additional

movement command to re-start operator).

Reset ButtonResets overload relay. Cancels Fire Dept. Hold Opencommand (requires additional movement command to re-start operator).

Single Input

Opens the gate if it’s closed and closes the gate if it’s open(open-close programming option). Activating the input whilethe gate is moving will reverse the gate.

Can be programmed to stop the gate while the gate is

moving (open-stop-close programming option).

Fire Department InputFully opens the gate when the input is activated. Overridesthe Mid-travel Stop and Auto Close Timer (if either isprogrammed for the gate). The gate will lockout in the openposition without sounding the alarm. Press the STOP buttonto release the lockout. Press open or close to restart gate

operator.

Open Input

Functions the same as the OPEN button.

Open ObstructionWhile the gate is opening, any open obstruction signal willcause the gate to stop, reverse a short distance, and thenstop again. The Auto Close Timer will be disabled, and arenewed input will be required to start the gate again. Shouldthe gate be restarted and the obstacle signal occur againprior to reaching a limit, the gate will stop again, lockout,

and sound the emergency alarm.

Close ObstructionWhile the gate is closing, any close obstruction signalwill cause the gate to stop, reverse, and travel to the fullopen position. Should a open obstruction input or an opendirection inherent entrapment condition occur prior to thegate reaching the open limit, the operator will lockout andsound the continuous tone alarm. Another close requestwill be required to start the operator again. If after restart,the overload or a close obstacle happens again before theclose limit is reached, the operator will lockout and soundthe alarm. If the auto close timer is set, when the closeobstruction input is cleared, the gate will close when the

auto close timer expires.

Reverse Input

If the reverse input is triggered while the gate is closing, the

gate will reverse to the full open position. If the Auto Close

Timer is set, when the reverse input is cleared, the gate will

close when the Auto Close Timer expires.

Open Loop

Functions the same as the OPEN button.

Reverse Loop

Functions the same as the reverse input.

Shadow/Reset Loop

Holds the gate fully open or fully closed while triggered.

If open, the gate closes immediately when cleared if

Anti-tailgate is enabled.

During normal operation, the Controller’s displays will

indicate current operating conditions and status.

Power-up Display

When the Controller powers up, dashes will show on the

type (SL for slide and swing gates).

Exiting programming restarts the Controller. The power-up

display will show upon the restart.

Idle Condition

While the Controller is idling, waiting for a command, the

display will show circulating dashes.

Last Gate Position/Condition

When the gate moves or stops, the display will show the

status for up to one minute.

Pre-start Delay

During the pre-start delay, the display will countdown the

number of seconds remaining before the operator starts.

Reverse Delay

If the gate travel direction is reversed from a user activation

or reversing device, and a reverse delay is set, the display

will count down the delay time in seconds before the

operator restarts.

Run Timer

While the gate is opening or closing, the number of seconds

running time is displayed.


During abnormal operation, the Controller’s displays and

beeper will indicate the error condition that has occurred.

Entrapment or Obstruction

If an entrapment condition occurs detected by two repeated

open or close obstruction triggers, the Controller will lock

the operator out. The beeper will sound constantly and the

gate will not operate. To reset the Controller press the STOP

button or press the RESET button on the operator’s cover.

COMM LINK Connection Failure

In dual gate installations, if there is a connection failure

between the two operators, the COMM LINK indicator will

blink once a second. During this condition the gate will not

operate, except if triggered by the FIRE DEPT input, which

functions normally.

MGT Obstacle Transmitter Trouble

If any MGT transmitters are used with the operator, their

supervision feature will alert the Controller if there is any

trouble with the transmitter. MGT transmitters send hourly

status reports and will send low battery reports when the

transmitter has a low battery. The MGT transmitters also

have a tamper detection switch that will trigger when their

case is opened.

When the Controller detects a low transmitter battery, a

tamper signal, or missing transmitter status reports, the

gate will still operate normally, but the beeper will change

as follows:

Correct the trouble (close case, replace battery, or replace

transmitter) to clear the obstacle transmitter trouble

indications.

Maximum Run Time Exceeded

If the Maximum Run Time is exceeded, the Controller

stops the operator the same as if a double obstacle has

occurred in an entrapment condition. The entrapment alarm

sounds constantly, and is cleared by pressing the STOP

button or the RESET button on the cover. After the STOP

or RESET button is pressed, because the Maximum Run

Time has been exceeded, the sounder will beep twice every

indication.

CONTROLLER ERROR CAUSES AND INDICATIONS

ERROR CAUSE ERROR INDICATION HOW TO CLEAR

En 00

En 01 MAX RUN

En 02 MAX RUN

En 03 COMM LINK

En 04

En 05

En 06

En 07

En 08

En 09

En 10

En 11

En 12

En 13

En 14

WARNINGThe Stop and/or Reset button must be located in the

line-of-sight of the gate. Activation of the reset control

shall not cause the operator to start.


Contacting Technical Support

1-800-328-4283 from 7 AM to 4:30 PM Eastern time

Operator fails to start

A. If the operator has been running a large number of

cycles, the motor may have become too hot and

tripped its thermal overload breaker. Allow the motor to

cool down and the thermal overload breaker will reset

automatically.

B. Make sure you have power at the master distribution

panel and that the power has not been turned off.

Motor operates, but gate does not move

A. In operators with torque limiters and friction pad clutches,

check for signs of slipping. You can mark the sprocket

and clutch with a yellow or white grease pen and watch

for the lines to move apart if slipping is taking place.

Adjust the torque limiter tighter if this is the problem.

B. Check for broken chain or worn belts.

C. Check all setscrews on pulleys and sprockets and

tighten them if necessary, and check for keys which may

have fallen loose from keyways.

Motor sounds like it is working harder than

normal

A. Make sure the gate is moving freely and without binding

throughout its entire travel.

B. Check the drive chain for obstructions (if the operator

has one).

C. If the operator has an internal brake mechanism, make

sure it is releasing.

Limit switch getting out of time

A. Check for proper tension on all limit chains to be sure

there is no jumping taking place. Mark one tooth and its

corresponding link and run the gate. If the marks have

moved, the chain is skipping.

B. Check the setscrews in limit sprockets for tightness. In

rotary limit boxes, check the rotary limit nut for sloppiness

or stripped threads. Replace if necessary.

Gate stopping part way open or closed

(but no visible obstruction)

A. The Controller may have received a false obstruction

input triggered by current sensing set too low. Make sure

the gate moves freely through its entire travel before

adjusting the current sensing.

B. The Maximum Run Timer may have counted down and

expired. This can be caused by having the timer set too

low, if a chain or belt is broken, or if a sprocket or pulley

is slipping. When the timer expires, the gate stops and

the beeper will sound.

C. An obstruction signal from an accessory wired to the

obstruction input may have triggered falsely. Check the

control board for lit indicators for any of the following

inputs: safety, shadow/reset, open obstruction, close

obstruction, stop, etc. If any are lit when the operator

should be running, remove all devices hooked to that

function and hook them up one at a time and try to run

the operator until the problem device is found. Refer to

Page 9 for details on the control board indicators.

Gate staying open with automatic system

A. If there are vehicle detectors used with the operator, one

of the loops or loop detectors may be sending a false

signal or needs to be reset. Observe the indicators on

the loop detector. Unplug the detector and try running

the operator.

B. An opening or reversing device may be stuck or

malfunctioning. Try disconnecting these devices and

hook them back up one at a time and try running the

operator until the malfunctioning device is found.

C. Make sure the close limit switch isn’t activated. If it is, the

operator will think the gate is already closed.

How to Order Replacement Parts

Use the part numbers listed on the following pages.

Contact Tymetal Corp. to order parts.

1. Supply the model number and serial number of your operator.

2. Specify the quantity of pieces needed and order by part number and name of part.

3. State whether to ship by freight, truck, parcel post, UPS or air express.

4. State whether transportation charges are to be prepaid or collect.

5. Specify name and address of person or company to whom parts are to be shipped.

6. Specify name and address of person or company to whom invoice is to be sent.


Reference Part Number Description 1 49847 APeX II Controller

2

41494 3P AC Motor Drive Board Plug in for APeX (not shown)

40290 Reset Switch

3

4

42271

2110-741

APeX Alarm

Control Box

620-101243 Control Box Cover (clear, not shown)

5 2500-2288 Power Switch, 30A, 600V 3P

Select Motor Drive Based on Operator Voltage

6 Motor Drive with Keypad for 208/230V 1P TYM-VSA

Motor Drive with Keypad for 208/230V 3P TYM-VSA

Motor Drive with Keypad for 460V 3P TYM-VSA

Select Transformer Based on Operator Voltage

7 Transformer, 208/230V to 24V, 40VA

47842

47841 47843

35347 2500-214 Transformer, 460V to 24V, 40VA

8 620-101385 Heater Terminal

42266 Heater Kit, 208/230V 1P & 3P 49398 Heater Kit, 460V 3P

9 Complete Limit Box Assembly w/Cover, TYM-VSA 6 SWITCH

Limit & Ramp Switch (LSO-1, LSO-2, LSC-1, LSC-2)

AUX Switch Assembly (LSO-3 & LSC-3)

10 Complete Speed Reducer Assembly with Clutch & Crank Handle (40:1)

11

620-1014xx 51780 36498

35033

3201 Complete Crank Handle Assembly (replacement only)

12 190-111199 Control Box Support Bracket

13 Motor, 1HP, 230V/460V 3P, TEFC Motor Harness, TYM-VS A&C Series Control Box Motor Harness for 208/230V Operators Control Box Motor Harness for 460V Operators

14 Mounting Strap for VSA Enclosure

19397

620-101411 620-101413 620-101414

2100-2149

41015 Gate Warning Sign

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TYM-VS2 CONTROLLER MECHANICAL PARTS LIST

REF.

#PART # DESCRIPTION

Variable Speed Control Box Assemblies

Transformers

REF.

#PART # DESCRIPTION

Hitachi Controllers

APeX Parts

Wiring Harnesses


General

Tymetal gate operators are designed for many years of

trouble-free operation and, under recommended operating

conditions, will require only minimal maintenance. To ensure

that a unit is ready for operation at all times, and to preclude

serious damage or failure, inspect the unit systematically.

Proper adjustments and lubrication should be made as

recommended.

Lubrication

Bearings — For models which have pillow block style

year with a lithium complex based, petroleum oil NLGI 2

rated grease. Oilite and precision sealed bearings do not

require additional lubrication.

Motor — Motors have sealed ball bearings and do not

require further lubrication. If bearing noise develops

after several years of operation, bearings should be

replaced by a motor repair company, or the motor should

be replaced if necessary.

Drive Chain and Sprocket — The main drive chain and

sprockets should be inspected for wear, cleaned, and

wiped down with a lightly oiled rag every six months.

6-Month Preventative Maintenance

1. For operators which utilize torque limiting clutches,

check for proper tightness. If there appears to be dust

from wear on the pads, inspect the pads and replace

if necessary. If the clutch cannot be adjusted tightly

enough to move the gate without slipping, the pads must

be replaced.

2. For operators with V-belts, inspect for wear and replace

as necessary. Check for proper tension and adjust if

required. Check all pulley setscrews for tightness and

tighten if necessary.

3. For operators with internal chain drives, inspect chain

and sprockets for wear and replace if necessary. Check

for proper tension and alignment, and adjust if required.

Check all hub sprocket setscrews and tighten if required.

4. Check limit switches and limit actuators (cams, limit

nuts, etc.) for wear and replace as required. In rotary

limit switch assemblies, wipe the limit shaft clean and

apply a light coating of dry lubricant.

5. For operators with magnetic brakes, check for proper

adjustment. Brake disc must run free when the brake

is engaged. For brake assemblies other than C-face

style, the brake should be adjusted so that the solenoid

plunger throw is between 3/8” to 1/2”. Too much throw

will damage the solenoid. If the solenoid emits a loud

buzzing sound when the motor is run, the brake

must be adjusted.

6. In operators which have a disconnect handle, inspect

disconnect handle for proper function and lubricate if

necessary. Use a lithium based grease on all moving

parts.

7. Inspect all nuts and bolts for proper tightness and tighten

as necessary.

8. Check all reversing devices for proper function. Inspect

all contact edges for wear and replace if required. Check

photoeyes for proper alignment and function.

9. Check current sensing for proper adjustment when

10.Inspect the installation area. Are all the warning signs

intact and visible? If they are missing or need replaced,

contact Tymetal. Be sure there are no control stations

mounted within reach of the gate. Review safety

literature with the customer and advise them to remove

any such stations found.

This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15 and Industry

Canada Rules & Regulations. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

WARNINGAlways disconnect power from operator before

servicing. Keep clear of gate during operation.

For all gate operators, you must

inspect thegate forproperoperation.

The gate should move easily without

binding through its entire travel. If

required. Failure to keep the gate in

good working condition will have

adverse effects on the operator.


Programming the Hitachi Inverter

1. Apply power

2. Press FUNC

3. F_ _ (F002 for X200)

4. Press FUNC, arrows to change to 3.0 (3.00 for X200),

STR

5. Up arrow to advance to next parameter, (F03), FUNC

to view, arrows to change, STR to store and continue,

advance through listed parameters and store new

values.

6. FUNC

FUNC,

advance to desired parameter.

7. When all parameters have been changed, advance to

D01, press FUNC, then press STR. This will display the

operating speed in Hz. (0-95)

CAUTIONThis unit has been programmed at the factory. No

changes should be necessary for normal operation.

PLEASE CONSULT THE FACTORY BEFORE MAKING

ANY CHANGES!

MODEL X200

FUNCTION DESCRIPTIONRECOMMENDED

SETTING

Figure 18. Hitachi X200 Inverter

NOTE: NOTE:

01 AUTO VOLTAGE REGA081


1. The gate has been checked to make sure it is level and moves freely in both directions.

2. Potential pinch areas have been guarded so as to be inaccessible OR have

contact and/or non-contact obstruction sensing devices installed.

3. The installer has installed one or more contact or non-contact obstruction sensing

devices, in compliance with UL325 requirements for this installation.

installed, a minimum of seven feet from the gate. The customer has been

informed that .

5. Warning signs have been installed on each side of the gate in highly visible locations.

The customer has been informed that these signs must remain at all times.

6. There are no controls installed on the gate operator, or within seven feet of the gate.

7. The installer has properly adjusted the obstruction sensing feature and has tested the gate

to make sure that the gate stops and reverses a short distance with minimal resistance

applied (40 lbs. on a swing gate at the end of the gate, 75 lbs. on a slide gate)

8. The installer has instructed the customer in the proper use of the gate operator and reviewed

all of the operational functions, obstruction sensing devices, warning beeper and reset, etc.

9. The installer has instructed the customer in the proper use of the operator’s

manual disconnect feature. The manual disconnect must never be used

while the gate is in motion. The power switch must be turned off before

using the manual disconnect and disengaging the operator.

10. The installer has reviewed all safety instructions with the customer, and has left

the safety instructions and owner’s information sheets for their reference.

11. The installer has answered any questions the customer has regarding the

operation of the gate operator and gate operator safety precautions.

12. The installer has explained to the customer that a regular maintenance

schedule for both the gate and the gate operator is recommended.

By signing this installation checklist, I/we hereby certify that each item listed and checked above has been covered by the

installer and is clearly understood by the customer.

INSTALLER CUSTOMER

Customer’s Signature

Installer’s Signature

Date

Date

Documents

TYM-VS2 - Tymetal...gear reducers used in gate operators have either a solid plug, or a sealed vent plug, installed at the factory. For operators with a solid plug, replace the solid